What does SNK stand for?
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Shin Nihon Kikaku
It translates as "New Japan Project".
It translates as "New Japan Project".
Burger
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why didn't you type "what does SNK stand for?" into google. I got this website of the 3rd link.
SNK Shin Nihon Kikaku (Japanese: New Japan Product; video game manufacturer)
http://www.acronymfinder.com/af-query.asp?String=exact&Acronym=SNK&Find=Find
SNK Shin Nihon Kikaku (Japanese: New Japan Product; video game manufacturer)
http://www.acronymfinder.com/af-query.asp?String=exact&Acronym=SNK&Find=Find
Oni Link 666
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Capcom - Japan Capsule Computers
Nintendo - "leave luck to heaven"
Atari - the name Atari comes from the ancient board game Go. "Atari" is a Japanese term that applies to moves which threaten to capture opponent's stones.
Nintendo - "leave luck to heaven"
Atari - the name Atari comes from the ancient board game Go. "Atari" is a Japanese term that applies to moves which threaten to capture opponent's stones.
Ferrarisimo
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NEC = Nippon Electric Company
JVC = Japan Victor Company
And the most obscure one of all:
EA = Electronic Arts
...for real.
JVC = Japan Victor Company
And the most obscure one of all:
EA = Electronic Arts
...for real.
KFC isn't Kentucky Fried Chicken anymore...'cos legally KFC isn't allowed to call them chickens 'cos most of they're "chickens" are genetically enhanced beyond that of a normal chicken.
"Luck of heaven" Nintendo translates to is actually a gambling term. Horse races, playing cards, gambling, Yamauchi, gangs, Yakuza, etc.
"Luck of heaven" Nintendo translates to is actually a gambling term. Horse races, playing cards, gambling, Yamauchi, gangs, Yakuza, etc.
Ferrarisimo
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DrGAKMAN said:
Nintendo first started out (either in the 1600s or the 1800s, I forget) doing playing cards.